I SUPPORT RICK SANTORUM ;-P

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The former senator/Fox commentator is a deeply and publicly religious man. He may even believe he is a gift from God. And in that assessment, I couldn’t agree more. The guy is a gift. I am sure all the president’s men think so. Former senator Santorum is right up there–classified as a gift from God–along side half-governor Palin and “The Donald.”

Many pundits and right wingnut radio pretty much declared Mr. Santorum the winner of this week’s South Carolina Republican candidate debate. Fox, the host of the debate, declared Ron Paul the winner. “examiner.com” declared Godfather Pizza CEO Herman Cain the “unofficial” winner. Minnesota Governor, Tim Pawlenty was cranky more of the “candidates” chose not to participate. He was referring to Mitt Romney, but where was half-governor Palin, Michel Bachmann… and The Donald? Be thankful for small favors. Any of those three could suck the air out of the room… and Tom Pawlenty with them.

But back to our “gift from God” for a minute: In 2004, sex columnist Dan Savage launched a website and related campaign that defined “Santorum” as “the frothy mixture of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the by-product of anal sex.” Savage’s campaign was-and continues to be-so successful that any subsequent Google search on “Santorum” brings up the www.spreadingsantorum.com as the top link. The second highest link is Wikipedia, where “Santorum” is also defined as shitty spooge. Dan Savage, (no relation to Doc Savage, aka Michael Weiner) began his merry gay prankster campaign in response to former senator Santorum’s 2004 assertion that 2004 assertion that allowing same-sex marriage would lead to bestiality or, as Santorum put it, “man on dog.”

(http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50052.html#ixzz1LmnkbAnW)

Homophobia should not be a dealbreaker for one running for president. No doubt, there are many Americans who probably agree with Santorum. For that matter, they may also agree with his statement during the debate (which he repeated in a post-debate interview with sympathetic blockhead, Sean Hannity.

“If you look at what President Obama has done right in foreign policy… it has been a continuation of Bush policies.” Santorum stated, adding, "He's done right by finishing the job in Iraq. He's done right by trying to win in Afghanistan. Those were existing policies that were in place." He continued, "What President Obama has done on his watch, the issues that have come up while he has been president, he's gotten it wrong strategically very single time."

Hmmm. Maybe Santorum could have alternate definitions. In addition to being a “frothy mixture,” it could also be a noun, synonymous with “liar” and/or “delusional simpleton.” erhaps, one could have a “Santorum,” which would mean a teeth whitening and brain reduction.

I need not go through a list of President Obama’s historic accomplishments since he’s been in office. Google it. They’re all there, and more... for example, what (or who) do we attribute the job growth that was reported on by the AP Friday?

Hiring now at fastest pace since 2006

WASHINGTON – American companies are on a hiring spree. Businesses delivered a jolt of strength to the economy by creating 268,000 jobs in April, the biggest monthly total in more than five years. The gains were solid across an array of industries, even beleaguered construction.

It was the third month in a row of at least 200,000 new jobs. The private sector has added jobs for 14 consecutive months. Even a slight rise in the unemployment rate to 9 percent appears to be a quirk.

The job growth was better than economists expected and perhaps the strongest sign yet that what they call a "virtuous cycle" has taken hold: When people spend more, corporate earnings rise, leading to more hiring and then more spending.

Companies have added more than 200,000 jobs for three months in a row.

… Retailers reported strong April sales, partly because Easter fell later than usual but also because people appear to be more willing to spend. Auto companies say sales are brisk. And factories have expanded production this year at the fastest pace in a quarter-century.

JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer – Fri May 6, 7:03 pm ET

No one is claiming credit for this. Maybe President Obama, fresh off his victory lap for having Public Enemy #1 killed on his watch, should (duly) take the credit. It sure ain’t anything Bush did. Nor, for that matter, can Representatives Cantor, Boehner and (economic policy architect) Paul Ryan claim credit. While their “Path to Prosperity” espouses stimulating the economy with a commitment to less government spending and even lower taxes for the rich, jobs have increased and the market is going strong under the Obama administration. Spread the good news…

And let Santorum run… Support his canidacy. Encourage him to keep talking mealy-mouthed gibberish. Let the wingnuts see him as the voice of the sleeper cells of stupidity in this country. I'm thinking, a vote for Rick Santorum is a vote for Barak Obama. Do I need to break that down for you? Santorum, as in divisive.

Meanwhile, the rest of us need to stay awake, stay focused and, to paraphrase W, “stay the course.”